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John R. Jones

John R. Jones, 56, of Ransom St., died at 12:18 a.m. September 11, 2019 at Monroe Care Center in Albia.
He was born September 2, 1963 in Ottumwa to Dale and Sharon Kay Ludwick Jones. John married Joyce Carlson on July 16, 2016.
A graduate of Ottumwa High School, John had been an over the road trucker for 25 years, driving for Foodliner for the last 14 years.
He was a life time member of OOIDA.
Surviving is his wife, Joyce; his sons, John E. Jones and Scott Jones both of Indiana; 2 grandchildren, Chloe and Clayton; step-children, John Boney of Ottumwa, Julie (Tony) Burtch of Ottumwa, Jennifer (Mike) Sample of Albia; Carrie (Aaron) Chadwick; 12 step-grandchildren; four half-brothers, Corey, Casey and Jason Jones all of Ottumwa and Bobby Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Pearl and Elizabeth Ludwick.
His body has been cremated.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Ottumwa Community Church with Pastor Bryan Wyldes officiating.
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